General HR «

Salaries Up For Review

I know the minimum wage increased but, when that happens, no one explains how it affects the salaries I pay. [click to read more …]

When to Ask for Advice

The problem I have is knowing when to use my own instincts when something happens and when to ask for advice. [click to read more …]

The California legislature has made sure our new year is filled with lots of changes for employers. This is just a quick heads-up about what’s coming. Be sure to update your Employee Handbook or policies accordingly. [click to read more …]

Ignore the Title

I’m interviewing applicants for a position and one has told me they’d prefer to call the position something else. I’m not really comfortable with the new title suggested. What do I tell them? [click to read more …]

Return of Property

I provide my employees with things like tools and a laptop. Can I deduct the cost of that property from their final paycheck if they don’t return it? [click to read more …]

Special Clothing

I’d like my employees to wear certain clothing for work. What can I require? [click to read more …]

The First 90 Days

I’ve been using 90 days as the orientation period for new employees but it really takes us about 120 days to determine if they can do the job. Is it okay to make it longer? [click to read more …]

The Order of Things Digitally

I am scanning and saving all the employee paperwork but the folder is becoming a bit of a mess. [click to read more …]

The Order of Things on Paper

I have a manila folder for each employee but is there a standard way to maintain a personnel file? [click to read more …]

Pay Attention or Pay Up

My employees prefer to skip an “official” rest period but do take short breaks to use the restroom or grab a drink. Since the time is paid, I don’t see a problem. [click to read more …]

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